Botox is a brand name for a type of neurotoxin called botulinum toxin. It is a purifiedprotein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botox is commonly used in cosmetic procedures to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines byrelaxing the muscles responsible for creating them.
The Botox procedure is quick and relatively painless. It involves a series of smallinjections into the targeted muscles using a fine needle. Most patients tolerate the injectionswell and can resume normal activities immediately afterward.